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The most powerful commercial broadband satellite ever built has just gone into orbit on an Ariane rocket. ViaSat-2, which is to be stationed above the Americas, has a total throughput capacity of about 300 gigabits per second. The spacecraft was part of a dual payload on the Ariane flight. It …

Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is delighted to announce that it has won the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2017, for the second year in a row, during the 26th Annual Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The award was presented …

Brandy has been released from the hospital. A rep for the singer told the AP, “The stress of all of the traveling and working so incessantly has exhausted her. She will be relaxing for the next few days. Brandy Norwood fell into unconsciousness on a Delta flight that was about …

LOS ANGELES – American Airlines and the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced today that American would continue its investment at LAX, committing more than $1.6 billion over the next 15 years. The investment will go toward improvements of Terminals 4 and 5. American’s letter of intent sets the framework …

British Airways cabin crew have voted for four more days of strike action. The latest action in a long-running pay and benefits row will start on 16 June, with BA saying the crew’s pay and rewards are in line with competitors. Unite said the action is about benefits not being …

The Federal Government has granted approval to the Lagos State Government to commence a total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi area of the state. The State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello. …

To celebrate the Year of Giving, Etihad Guest has launched a special Ramadan campaign with Emirates Red Crescent to provide thousands of meals to families and children in need in Somalia. Members of Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty programme can donate their miles to the emergency response in the African country, …

Serious problems with British Airways’ IT systems have led to thousands of passengers having their plans disrupted, after all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick were cancelled. Passengers described “chaotic” scenes at the airports, with some criticising BA for a lack of information. The airline has apologised, and told passengers not …

The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole says appropriate sanctions will be meted out on the Kenya Airlines for flying a corpse into the country without due certification and clearance, Channels Tv reports. The minister told newsmen in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. He said no clearance was given by …

China and Russia are teaming up to take on Airbus and Boeing. On Monday, the state-owned commercial aerospace enterprises of both countries formally established the China-Russia Commercial Aircraft International Co., Ltd or Craic. The partnership will develop a new twin-aisle airliner that’s meant to compete with the most advanced jets …